September 8, 2009

Bowery Ballroom New York

Besides the unbeatable indie lineup, unobstructed views, great acoustics, and a spacious standing-room setup make this divey music venue a citywide favorite. A downstairs bar means you can drink to your heart’s content while waiting for your preferred musical act to take the stage.

  Bowery, Culture, Divey, Hipster

November 13, 2008

Cake Shop New York

Hip, ground-level coffee shop with sweet treats by day, intimate beer-fueled music scene downstairs by night.

  Downtown, Culture, Live Music, Veg Head

September 21, 2006

Mercury Lounge New York

Super-crowded concert space for truly devoted fans of the newest acts making it in NYC. Squeeze your way to a plastic-cup-contained beverage but down it before elbowing up to the stage. Claustrophobes beware.

  Downtown, Culture, Divey, Hipster